You obviously haven't lived here to witness past Vancouver winters when snow remained on the ground for a month or more. It was only two winters ago that our provincial insurance company, ICBC, stated that they would deny insurance coverage for drivers found at fault in a MV collision if their car was NOT equipped with snow-rated tires.

All season tires are next to useless on ice or packed snow. ICBC recognizes this obvious fact to limit their damage claims.

Derek, I just wanted to give you a heads up if you wanted to stock up for the next "winter storm" at your mountainside Vancouver home. I am not sure if they have any snowblowers on sale for you